Tropical storm Danielle

[sheldrake]

Hi,first time cruiser here,going on the Emerald princess 29th August,just seen a tropical storm forming,we are cruising the western carribbean,what happens if it heads towards Miami and the islands :confused:

[Host Kewlguy]

I wouldn't worry about any "what if's." It's too early to tell the track this storm will take. If it affects the itinerary of your cruise your ship will visit some unexpected ports or you'll have some unexpected sea days. No need to worry right now.

[AlanAllyn]

When we were on a cruise threatened by a storm a few years ago, the Captain said the worst that will happen is you will have a free extra day of cruising. We weren't that lucky, the storm went out to sea.

 

Ships stay far away from hurricanes. They change itinerary if necessary. There were times when a hurricane hit South Florida that the ships became floating hotels, because people could not get out; the airports were closed.

 

Don't worry; you'll be fine.

[Keith1010]

At this point I would not worry about this. There is still a lot of time and things change quickly.

 

Keith

[sheldrake]

Thanks for replying,we have to fly from the UK and the weather in Miami is thunder storms all week :eek:

[Keith1010]

Many times thunderstorms in Miami during the summer are just a short thunderstorm with a sunny day before and after the rain/thunder.

 

Keith

[Teeara]

Thanks for replying,we have to fly from the UK and the weather in Miami is thunder storms all week :eek:

 

If you can have your camera handy inside the plane you can take some pix of some pretty spectacular thunderheads as you're approaching Miami. Assuming, of course, that you have a window seat!

[sheldrake]

My daughter is terrified of flying,I dont think I will let her look out of the window,as it is she is traumatised by the idea that the man who operates the scanner at airports will think she is fat :p